What is our Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal prediction?
Rayo Vallecano
2 - 2
Villarreal
Our prediction for this match: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 2 Villarreal
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Rayo Vallecano continue their push for a Conference League place after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Valencia, and motivation should be significantly higher for the hosts here. As both Rayo and Villarreal are capable of scoring, we predict a 2-2 draw. Los Vallecanos have been competitive at home in recent weeks, but injury concerns could hurt their balance with both Gerard Gumbau and Ivan Balliu unavailable. Attacking midfielder Isi Palazon also remains suspended, removing one of Rayo’s most creative players. Even so, Rayo know a victory could keep their European hopes alive heading into the final stretch of the campaign.
Villarreal travel to Madrid with less pressure after already securing Champions League qualification. The Yellow Submarine suffered a 3-2 defeat to Sevilla in midweek and could rotate several players with little left to fight for. Renato Veiga is suspended, weakening a defence that has already shown vulnerability in recent matches. Villarreal’s attacking quality still makes them dangerous, but intensity levels may not match those of a highly motivated Rayo side.
Villarreal remain dangerous going forward despite possible rotation and given Rayo's attacking potential at home, Both Teams to Score bet should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals.
This Primera Division match will be played on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 18:00.
- League
- Primera Division
- Kick-off
- Sun 17 May 2026, 18:00UK time
Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Villarreal | 11/1 | |
| Double Chance: X2 | 4/5 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Draw / Draw | 5/1 | |
| Asian Handicap: Villarreal +0.5 | 33/40 | |
| European Handicap: Villarreal +1 | 4/5 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Alexandre Alemao | 5/4 | |
| First Goalscorer: Alexandre Alemao | 9/2 | |
| To be Booked: Abdul Mumin | 7/4 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 8/13 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 2/9 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 8/11 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals | 7/4 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Rayo Vallecano Clean Sheet: No | 1/3 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferRayo Vallecano Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwdwwwdd | 1.80 |
| Home | wwdwd | 2.20 |
| Away | llwwd | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.71 | 2.02 | 1.40 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.27 | 1.55 |
Villarreal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwlwdwwdl | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Away | dlwdd | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 4.20 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.73 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.52 | 1.39 | 1.66 |
Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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